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Another day in your vacation to Costa Rica. Today in the morning you will be transfered to the high mountains of the Tilarán mountain range, specifically to the Cloud Forest area in Monteverde. This transfer includes a boat tour of the Arenal Lake; which is one of the largest and most important in Costa Rica. The first part of the trip is graced by the great views of Lake Arenal and its surroundings.
Later, the ascent through the mountains begins. You will enjoy the beautiful rural scenery that adorns the gravel road as you approach the highest parts of the mountain, you will be able to feel a slight change in temperature for being more than 1300 meters above sea level.
Monteverde is known for its rich and diverse expanse of tropical cloud forest. The vegetation covered with orchids, bromeliads, moss and its density make it very attractive for nature lovers. The cool weather will revive the rural experience Costa Rica.
Rest of the day free. You can explore on your own some of the different attractions in the area (extra cost), such as the Sky Walk, a system of trails and hanging bridges, horseback riding, Sky Trek (zip lines), the sugar mill cultural tour, butterfly garden and many others. plus.
A wonderful hotel in Monteverde! You will enjoy a comfortable stay in a place surrounded by nature in the Costa Rican rain forest. The El Establo hotel is recognized worldwide, it has an extensive private property of 150 hectares of which 50% is under protection next to the Monteverde Reserve.
With an impressive view of the Gulf of Nicoya, the hotel has 155 comfortable rooms categorized into Deluxe, Suite and Honeymoon Suite. Among the facilities offered to its visitors are 2 indoor pools, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Spa, conference room, sports areas such as tennis, soccer and basketball courts, gym and adventure tours.
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The following suggested activities and notes are not included in the reservation of this itinerary. The Travel Designer included them so that you can optionally do them on your own during your trip.
Costa Rica is definitely an exotic country that offers a great variety of nature. In this tour to Costa Rica you will visit the northern plains of Costa Rica where the magnificent Arenal Volcano will welcome you with its majestic and almost perfect volcanic cone.
Then you will be delighted in the magical Tabacon hot springs, here you will find several pools that flow through the Tabacon River that are heated directly from the volcanic veins of the Arenal Volcano.
The next stop will be in Monteverde, which is an area of great wealth where 3,021 species are known, including a total of 755 species of trees, in addition to being considered the place on the planet with the greatest diversity of orchids, more than 500 species and of which there are 34 endemics, without a doubt a paradise for nature lovers.
Later, you will visit Manuel Antonio, a paradisiacal place that mixes charming white sand beaches with the jungle and tropical forest full of wildlife. Manuel Antonio National Park contains a charming combination of exuberant tropical forest and beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, listed on Trip Advisor (Travellers Choice) as one of the best beaches in Central America and the world.
Manuel Antonio National Park has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the twelve most beautiful national parks on the planet.
Finally we will visit Corcovado, this area of the South Pacific of Costa Rica is currently called "The last frontier" or "the navel of life", as described by National Geographic as it is "the most biologically intense place on Earth ".
Corcovado is home to 350 species of birds, 150 species of mammals, more than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians, and some 5,500 species of insects, in addition to some 500 species of trees.
A stay in this area will allow you to have a deeper contact with nature, especially for those who are looking for a unique and eco-tourist vacation.
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